Subtract 15/96 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 15/96
12/6 - 15/96 is 59/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
12/6 = 12 × 16/6 × 16 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/96 - 15/96 = 192 - 15/96 = 177/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/32
- In mixed form: 127/32
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